ASTM D5995-98(2004) - 10.3.1998
 
1. Scope

1.1 Use this guide in conjunction with Guide D 5730.

1.2 This guide describes special problems to be considered when planning field investigations in cold regions. The primary focus of this guide is presenting the special problems and concerns of site characterization in the cold regions of the world.

1.3 Laboratory testing of soil, rock and ground-water samples is specified by other ASTM standards that are not specifically discussed in this guide. Laboratory methods for measurement of physical properties relevant to environmental investigations are included in Guide D 5730.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.5 This guide emphasizes the care that must be taken by all field personnel during operations in tundra and perma-frost areas of the world.

1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D5408-93(1998)

Standard Guide for Set of Data Elements to Describe a Ground-Water Site; Part One-Additional Identification Descriptors

D5409-93(1998)

Standard Guide for Set of Data Elements to Describe a Ground-Water Site; Part Two-Physical Descriptors

D5410-93(1998)

Standard Guide for Set of Data Elements to Describe a Ground-Water Site; Part Three-Usage Descriptors

D5783-18(2025)

Standard Guide for Use of Direct Rotary Drilling with Water-Based Drilling Fluid for Geoenvironmental Exploration and the Installation of Subsurface Water-Quality Monitoring Devices

D5730-04

Standard Guide for Site Characterization for Environmental Purposes With Emphasis on Soil, Rock, the Vadose Zone and Groundwater (Withdrawn 2013)

D4083-25

Standard Practice for Description of Frozen Soils (Visual-Manual Procedure)

D5781-95(2000)

Standard Guide for Use of Dual-Wall Reverse-Circulation Drilling for Geoenvironmental Exploration and the Installation of Subsurface Water-Quality Monitoring Devices

D653-26a

Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids (Includes all amendments and changes 6/15/2026).

D5254-92(1998)

Standard Practice for Minimum Set of Data Elements to Identify a Ground-Water Site

D6001-05

Standard Guide for Direct-Push Groundwater Sampling for Environmental Site Characterization